A Pink Saddle for a Pink Jersey

To celebrate the Maglia Rosa of Salvatore Puccio (Sky Pro Cycling) after stage 2 of this year's Giro d'Italia, fi'zi:k made a pink Arione specially for him. A look into how it was made:

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About That fi'zi:k Alligator Saddle.....

fi'zi:k is auctioning ten one of a kind saddles as a benefit for World Bicycle Relief (full story here). The alligator saddle is proving to be the most popular with bidding at $560.00 with four days remaining in the auction.

This saddle, and the others being auctioned, were on display at NAHBS. The alligator saddle was on a Sarto frameset that was made for expressly for fi'zi:k (click on image to enlarge):

The Sarto frameset also has fi'zi:k's new handlebar and stem products.

The saddle auctions can be found here on ebay.

Websites: Sarto: www.sartocycles.com (and on facebook) and fi'zi:k

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fi'zi:k: Auction of Ten One of a Kind Saddles

Three of the ten custom saddles

Bid on these one-of-a-kind red fizik saddles for the benefit of World Bicycle Relief.

From fi'zk:k, "We have produced 15 one of a kind saddles, in 15 distinct shades of red, for this special occasion. In an effort to help promote cycling and transportation around the world we have chosen World Bicycle Relief as a beneficiary partner. Being an organization founded on the principals of compassion and integrity, we feel World Bicycle Relief is the perfect partner.

Red is the color of passion, action and energy. Signifying qualities of leadership and promoting ambition and determination, red is a color fizik can call its own. Exuding a strong and powerful energy, red can even awake ones physical sense. Being a company defined by passion, energy and the beauty of design there is no better color than red to help define fizik.

Fizik will be auctioning off 10 of these 15 one of a kind saddles and all proceeds will go to the World Bicycle Relief."

The auction last night and will be open to bidding for 10 days unil March 3rd. Please visit the Pros Closet (here on ebay) for saddle information, images and most importantly bidding.

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Win a Ride in the fi’zi:k Granfondo in Italy

Cyclingnews.com and fi’zi:k have teamed up to offer you a chance to ride the fi’zi:k Granfondo in Italy on April 28, with flights, accommodation and entry fee all paid for. The competition is open to anyone worldwide over the age of 18, save for employees and associates of fi'zi:k. You can enter now, it closes on February 28 and you'll be contacted by fi'z:ik if you have won.

Should you be the lucky winner you’ll be flown to Venice on April 27. There will be the option of a gentle ride that day to get your legs going before dinner in the Marostica Castle. The Granfondo takes place the following day and there are two options for the ride, with a 100km ‘short course’ and more demanding 154km parcours.

The Granfondo starts in Piazza Castello, the main square known for the live chess game, and in a few kilometres reaches the first climb: Salcedo. This is a panoramic street that crosses cherry trees in full bloom. After the descent the course follows the Valdastico until the village of Pedescala. Here, the racing action will start with the long climb of Castelletto di Rotzo to get to the Altopiano di Asiago.

Just before you start the final descent there's the split between the long and short courses – the latter will keep to the left and the Granfondo will follow right and go through the tricky downhill of Laverda. The long course then climbs Monte Corno. After the summit the course crosses the Altopiano before the final descent to the Piazza Castello.

If there’s any energy left in your legs there’s the option of a tour of the fi’zi:k factory the next day, before you fly home.

To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize simply click here and become a fi’zi:k Facebook fan. You’ll then be asked one easy question.


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Inside fi'zi:k

Inside fi'zi:k (presented by Peloton):

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Pillars of Italian Cycling by Peloton Magazine

"Pillars of Italian Cycling" by Peloton magazine is a 35 minute video, here, featuring fi'zi:k, Castelli, Vittoria, Wilier, Bianchi and Carrera. Very interesting and high quality production. Don't miss it.

The Peleton magazine website is www.pelotonmagazine.com

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